Gaslit golden heart

A woman who navigated being gaslit by her parents has created a uniquely broken individual. All of her personal nooks and crannies are full of past trauma.

-she's pretty, but did you notice how she doesn't like to make eye contact when given a compliment?

-did you notice she's one of those people that enjoys little joys?

-she tends to talk a lot when she's happy.

-have you noticed how hard she is on herself about succeeding and praising herself?

Yeah, sure, she's pretty, but did you notice all of the other stuff?

People often focus on the external, but it's the internal stuff that truly defines someone.

Her vulnerability, her joy in simple things, her weakness for feeling confident and her innate drive, despite internal self-doubt.

Her many pieces, that's what makes her captivating.

Peel her back and you will reveal someone even more wonderful.

Sure, looks are just the start, but the real beauty is in how she navigates life.

What draws you to her – is it her personality, her quirks, or something else?

She’s rebuilt herself from ash. The gold that lines her fragile heart comes from her iridescent stamina strongly filtering through that broken heart.

Natalie Mosley Klenotic